Robert John Von Bargen

Bob is survived by his cousin, Honey Friedel, and second cousins, Ellen Friedel, Karen Bennett (and her children, Tyler and Ryan), and Lauren Degen. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Anna Von Bargen and his dear cousin, Harold Friedel.

Bob was a Private First Class in the United States Army. He served as an Xray Technician during the last two years of World War II. Bob earned his College Degree at the conclusion of World War II. He also served as a proud member of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department during the 1950's and early '60's.

The majority of his career was spent as a Purchasing Manager at Whatman, Inc., manufacturer of filtration products, in Clifton, NJ.

Hobbies he enjoyed most were building plane and boat models and ballroom dancing (he even entered several ballroom dancing competitions). His basement workshop was filled with planes and boats, most from the WWII era.

He happily spent the last 54 years of his long life residing in Hillsdale and spending time with his family.

Bob will be laid to rest in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.